COLONIE — The second winter snowstorm to hit the region this week created slippery conditions for motorists — and airplane pilots alike.

As the area was getting blanketed with about 4 inches of snow — more in outlying areas — a United Express flight to Chicago got stuck in snow and dirt as it was leaving its gate from Albany International Airport.

The Bombardier jet was moving at "normal speed" en route to the runway when it veered off the taxiway and got its nose gear stuck in the snow and about 6 inches of dirt, according to airport officials and GoJet Airlines, the company that operates the flight, which was bound for O'Hare Airport.

None of the 66 passengers or four crew members reported any injuries, said GoJet spokesman Fred Oxley. After busing passengers back to the terminal, the airline was working to get them booked on other flights as of Saturday night.

"The aircraft will remain in Albany and undergo a full inspection by maintenance crews," Oxley said.

He declined to speculate what might have caused the plane to go off the taxiway or if snow or ice played a role. The plane's nose was 11 feet off the taxiway when it came to a stop after leaving the gate, according to airport officials. The flight was scheduled to leave Albany International at 4:20 p.m.

"We are still investigating the facts at this time," Oxley said. "We can't speculate as to the reason until the investigation is complete."

Motorists had difficulty navigating the roads as well, and a spate of vehicle accidents were reported across the region.

The state Department of Transportation was reporting severe snow and ice on the roads, as well as slow-moving maintenance and snow plow vehicles on the Thruway.

Part of the Taconic Parkway south toward Dutchess County was closed for a while during the afternoon after State Police became concerned about conditions.

The weather service had increased the expected snowfall totals overnight because the track of Saturday's storm shifted west, closer to the coastline, meteorologist Luigi Meccariello said.

Motorists were urged to stay home if they didn't need to go out and to use caution if they had to travel, he said.

The earlier snowstorm dumped 10 inches of snow on the region, with more than a foot in places like Schoharie County.

In addition to the snow and ice, winds are were blowing up to 15 mph, with temperatures in the lower 20s.

The snowfall was expected to end by Saturday night. It will be mostly cloudy Sunday morning, and then it is expected to become partly sunny later in the day.

Temperatures will stay in the 20s, with wind gusts up to 30 mph, according to the weather service. It is expected to stay clear throughout the day into Sunday night.

The city of Albany lifted all snow emergency parking rules from the last storm Saturday morning.

A crash closed the southbound ramp of the Northway leading to Crossgates Mall Saturday afternoon.

At 1:30 p.m., State Police closed the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam and Dutchess counties between Interstate 84 and state Route 6 because of many collisions and slippery road conditions. It later reopened.

Motorists were advised by police to proceed with caution if they felt it necessary to drive.

Warrensburg received about 6 inches, as did sections of Hamilton and Schoharie counties.